About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced health care support worker to join our team at the Minor injuries unit in Brecon.
In recent years the unit has excelled in given a knowledgeable and caring service to the local community. Led by a dedicated team of Emergency nurse practitioners. The successful candidate will provide support to the trained nurses but also be able to manage their own work load in wound care.
The team provide care in all aspects of minor injuries, including fractures, strains/sprains, head injury, traumatic and post op wound closure and care, eye injuries. We also deal with emergency presentations such as chest pain or stroke.
If you have experience working within the emergency care setting as a HCSW, or are interested in this field of practice, the role will give you enormous job satisfaction and enhanced skills led by the scope of practice within MIU.
Main duties of the job
With the support you will be taking initial patient details , histories and base line observations, so good communication skills and literacy are essential.
Wound cleansing, simple wound closure (steri strips/glue), dressings.
The application of plaster of Paris, splint's and mobility aids.
Phlebotomy,
The use of WPAS IT system to record patient clinical details(training will be given) good IT and keyboard skills required.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NVQ3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent demonstrable experience in a Health or Social Care setting
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
Experience
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary and multi agency setting
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Can demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage stressful situations in self. Ability to travel. Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn. Good time management and ability to prioritise Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issue
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Victoria Memorial Hospital
Salop Road
Welshpool
SY21 7DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)